Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr in the MGM epic Quo Vadis ( 1951 ). The film was based upon the 1895 Polish novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz and was a huge blockbuster hit for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Today, I'm writing about Peter Ustinov's Academy Award-nominated performance as Roman Emperor Nero in Quo Vadis (1951).
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Quo Vadis (1951), starring Robert Taylor and Deborah Kerr, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see.
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Quo Vadis Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Written by John Lee Mahin, S.N. Behrman, and Sonya Levien from the novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz 1951/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer First viewing/Netflix rental Objectively, this is worth seeing for Ustinov’s performance, the spectacle, and the music. Subjective read more
QUO VADIS (1951)
5/1/2014
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QUO VADIS (1951)
5/1/2014
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I'm a huge fan of the Sword and Sandal picture. When I was a kid, beside the wonderful Italian Peplums, my Saturday and Sunday afternoon fare consisted mainly of some of th read more
The film takes place in ancient Rome just after the Crucifixion. Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor) has just returned home after three years at war for Rome. He meets the beautiful Lygia (Deborah Kerr) who once was a hostage is now considered a daughter in her home. Marcus tries to pursue her, with read more
